HC Deb 03 November 1958 vol 594 cc15-6W
62. Mr. de Freitas

asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer whether he is aware that, taking the internal purchasing value

Mr. H. Brooke

The latest information available at 30th September, 1958, is given below. The figures, which are subject to correction, relate to dwelling units. i.e., houses and flats

of the £ sterling at 20s. in October, 1951, it had declined to 18s. 10d. in September, 1952, to 18s. in September, 1954, to 16s. 5d. in September, 1956; and what was the comparable figure for September, 1958.

Mr. Erroll

Yes, 15s. 6d.